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Standing stone with cup markings, 50m south of Standing Stone Farm is a prehistoric monument consisting of a substantial upright stone bearing evidence of cup-and-ring markings characteristic of Bronze Age rock art. Located in Northumberland, the stone exemplifies the tradition of ritual or symbolic stone carving practices that were widespread across northern Britain during the Bronze Age, typically dated to the second millennium before Christ. The cup markings, small hemispherical depressions pecked into the stone surface, represent one of the most enigmatic categories of prehistoric rock art, though their precise ritual or practical function remains uncertain. This monument contributes to the archaeological landscape of Northumberland, which contains a significant concentration of similar carved stones and standing stones indicative of Bronze Age settlement and ceremonial activity in the region.
Standing stone with cup markings, 50m south of Standing Stone Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014068. View the official record →
Standing stone with cup markings, 50m south of Standing Stone Farm is a prehistoric monument consisting of a substantial upright stone bearing evidence of cup-and-ring markings characteristic of Bronze Age rock art. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014068.
Standing stone with cup markings, 50m south of Standing Stone Farm is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1014068.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Defended settlement and Romano-British settlement on Shildon Hill (3.4 km), Welton medieval settlement, open field system and fishponds (4.2 km), Romano-British farmstead, 900m north east of Thornborough High Barns (4.4 km).
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